MN Using Assessment Results During Transition to New Academic Standards

As academic standards are revised, a new series of state assessments are developed to align with the updated standards. The Science Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment – Series III (MCA-III) and Science Minnesota Test of Academic Skills – Series III (MTAS-III) assess the 2009 science standards, and the final year for administration will be spring 2024. Administration of the Science MCA-IV and Science Alternate MCA-IV will begin spring of 2025 and will assess the 2019 science standards.